Santora's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
82
Score
Santora's Pizzeria has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 16, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Santora's Pizzeria's latest score of 82 sits above the Ocoee average of 76. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Change of ownership no plan review. Licensing. Plans submitted by next unannounced visit.
51-16-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment. Change of ownership no plan review. Licensing. Plans submitted by next unannounced visit.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole over triple sink.
36-32-5
82
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
67
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 50 in dish area along entrance from back door. Staff cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in dish and prep area
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon completely thawed
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken lid on make table
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Staff removed tongs
10-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line. Manager says gaskets recently replaced. On table and it'll take a few days to absorb water.
29-49-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout cook line
36-02-5
50
Jun 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.hole near make table near back door.
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Dish area
36-02-5
86
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza (74F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours. Provided time control forms.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose splitter added to hose bibb. Manager removed splitter **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large white board on make table
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed form and employees signed **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Manager turned over. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets on cutting board. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Manager made a sign for sink at entrance to kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on floor. Manager removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Missing floor tile.
36-02-5
41
May 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Tiles throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License are current active.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Santora's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Santora's Pizzeria on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Santora's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Santora's Pizzeria.
How does Santora's Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Ocoee?
Santora's Pizzeria most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocoee average of 76.
Has Santora's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Santora's Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Santora's Pizzeria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Santora's Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Santora's Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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